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Look for a Buying Opportunity as Markets Rotate Leadership
While the stock market tends to rise over time, within that cycle there can be different moves. Recently, tech stocks have been the big winners. That’s left other sectors underperforming. However,…
Jun 1, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Cincinnati Financial Corp (CINF)
Dirk Debbink, a director atCincinnati Financial Corp (CINF), recently bought 1,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 2 percent, and came to a total price of $98,390. This is the first insider…
Jun 1, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Target (TGT)
Big box retailerTarget (TGT) has seen shares sink to new 52-week lows over the past week. While shares look oversold in the short-term, one trader is betting on a further move lower. That’s based on…
Jun 1, 2023
Find Companies Improving Their Balance Sheets in Tough Markets
When stocks are rallying and interest rates are low, it’s easy for companies to expand by either selling more shares or taking on debt. But selling too many shares dilutes existing shareholders and…
May 31, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Safety Insurance Group (SAFT)
SRB Corp, a major holder ofSafety Insurance Group (SAFT), recently bought 39,000 shares across two transactions. The buy increased the company’s holdings by 3 percent, and came to a total price of…
May 31, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: PacWest Bancorp (PACW)
Regional bankPacWest Bancorp (PACW) has seen shares drop 80 percent over the past year as a banking crisis has unfolded. Shares are volatile on a daily basis, and one trader sees the stock moving…
May 31, 2023
Look for Smaller Companies to Benefit From the AI Revolution
The market has been excited about AI stocks for six months now, since the release of ChatGPT. Dozens of companies have announced plans to integrate AI hardware and software into their businesses. And…
May 30, 2023
Insider Trading Report: American Homes 4 Rent (AMH)
Douglas Bentham, a director atAmerican Homes 4 Rent (AMH), recently bought 3,946 shares. The buy increased his holdings by about 12 percent, and came to a total cost of $95,181. The director was also…
May 30, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Macy’s (M)
Department storeMacy’s (M) has struggled in recent years, and the stock is down by about one-third over the past year. One trader sees a further decline in the months ahead. That’s based on the July…
May 30, 2023
The Highest-Yielding Big Box Store Play Is Moving In the Right Direction
Most industries tend to consolidate over time. Retail is no exception, as many stores have gone by the wayside. Today, most big box stores compete with online retailers in some capacity, and those…
May 29, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Energy Transfer (ET)
Kelcy Warren, Chairman of the Board atEnergy Transfer (ET) has bought 1,500,000 shares in 3 separate transactions over the past week. In total, those buys have added up to over $19 million. And that…
May 29, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM)
ChipmakerTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) recently jumped 12 percent and is back near its 52-week high. One trader sees a further rally ahead. That’s based on the August $105 calls. With 81…
May 29, 2023
Invest With Leaders That Have Pricing Power
One of the most valuable things a company can do is become a key provider of products or services to the point where they can raise prices without losing much, if any, market share. This pricing…
May 26, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Kronos Worldwide (KRO)
Andrew Nace, an executive vice president atKronos Worldwide (KRO), recently picked up 4,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 46 percent, and came to a total cost just over $33,200. This marks…
May 26, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: General Motors (GM)
AutomakerGeneral Motors (GM) is down about 7 percent over the past year, and shares appear to be at the low end of a trading range before the stock pops higher. One trader is betting on such a rally…
May 26, 2023
Play the Renewed 'Made in America' Trend
Many companies were caught during the pandemic as borders shut down. Without reliable just-in-time delivery systems operating, they’ve been working to diversify their manufacturing operations. For…
May 25, 2023
Insider Trading Report: H&R Block (HRB)
Richard Johnson, a director atH&R Block (HRB), recently picked up 10,000 shares. The buy increased his stake by 17 percent, and came to a total cost just over $395,000. The buy came about a week…
May 25, 2023
Unusual Options Activity: Palantir Technologies (PLTR)
Shares of big data analysis companyPalantir Technologies (PLTR) have soared over 50 percent in the past month. One trader is betting that shares will give up some of that gain in the coming weeks.…
May 25, 2023
Back Companies Making Big Investments Now
It’s easy to say that there’s a lot of market uncertainty right now. But no matter what happens, there will always be uncertainty. And investors who wait for a clearer picture on how things develop…
May 24, 2023
Insider Trading Report: Saul Centers Inc (BFS)
Francis Saul, CEO and major holder atSaul Centers Inc (BFS), recently added 750 shares. The buy increased his stake by less than 1 percent, and came to a total cost of $26,384. The buy came less than…
May 24, 2023